What concepts/ideas are you currently connecting to with the Grade 3 classes? The relationship between force and motion.

Their Central Idea is: The laws of force and motion affect humans. They are inquiring into the types of force (Form), the relationship between force and motion (Connection), and the effects of force and motion (Causation).

What are some learning engagements that have been done (or will be) in this unit? ​

When we were in our dribbling unit, we discussed how the body (push), gravity and surface affects the bounce of the ball.This week, students will participate in throwing lessons where we will use a variety of balls (with different weights) and discuss how this affects the flight and distance of the ball. Next, we are adding approach (speed) and different throws (push) to see how those factors affect the distance and path of the ball.

What do you enjoy about integration with classroom teachers?I love that it gives them a concrete way to connect the knowledge and physical experiences from PE into the classroom, especially for those kinesthetic learners. I also love collaborating with the classroom teachers and working together to help our kids.

When you are unable to connect directly with a unit, in what other ways do you connect with the PYP?

I use the learner profile attributes and attitudes constantly - we get to demonstrate them as well as talk about them.Also, I am beginning to write my own PE planners and am very excited to collaborate with a very experienced PYP teacher in Canada this spring.